Engineering Co-Op - Materials Science R&D

Responsibilities

• Provide internal customer technical support
• Part manufacturability technical support
• Aid in the implementation of process and design improvements
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in required company meetings
• Complete all other work duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program for Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials Science, or Industrial Engineering
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to use measuring devices
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Follow through on commitments and hold team members accountable
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Previous experience cross-sectioning specimens for metallurgical analysis
• Experience with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS)
• Previous experience working with Nitinol, similar shape memory alloys, or a strong background in material science
• Previous experience preparing collected data for conferences and/or publications
• Enrolled in graduate level engineering courses

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process.
• Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.

Company Benefits

• All Employees: 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave.
• 20+hours: Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program.
• 30+ hours: Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs.

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Company Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• Onsite health clinics
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• Wellness program with incentives
• An employee death benefit
• Employee sick and safe leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
• Vision insurance
• A pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• Paid holidays, paid time off
• Discretionary profit sharing program
• Parental Leave
• Accident and critical illness benefits
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life
• Short and long term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Tuition assistance programs